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VOLUME 15, NUMBER 6

H O U S E WA R E S A N D TA B L E T O P M A R K E T S

JUNE 2009

AmericasMart Adds 20+ New Gourmet Exhibitors for July Market by Karen Martin, Managing Editor AmericasMart Atlanta continues to make its mark in the gourmet food and housewares market with the addition of more than 20 new exhibitors ready to debut at the July 2009 International Gift & Home Furnishings Market®. In January, a new gourmet demonstration kitchen became the focal point and crossroads to the gourmet market segment, now housed on the eighth floor of the new 2 West Wing of AmericasMart with gourmet temporaries in the same building on the second floor. This new hub, with 60,000 square feet of space in an open-air layout, became the home of more than 200 premium gourmet lines such as Viking and Le Creuset.

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Merchandising Displays Attract, Inform Consumers by Jenna Crisostomo, Associate Editor Just as candy stores draw in children, merchandising displays draw in kitchenware buyers. And with products popping with color nowadays, having in-store displays explain what the product is and how it works has become top of mind with specialty retailers and manufacturers alike. “I do love counter display unit (CDU) merchandise displays,” said Lisa Hartwick, owner of the Eugene, Ore.-based Hartwick’s, “because they usually contain information on the product and/or great visuals that attract customers, and the product is nicely presented within the container for easy reach and grab by customers.” Located in the 5th Street Public Market downtown, Hartwick’s carries a full assortment of cooking, dining and entertaining options. The store’s focus is “mainly on gadgets, cutlery, bakeware, cookware and electrics,” Hartwick said.

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BELLA CUPCAKE COUTURE WRAPPERS Bella Cupcake Couture offers posh and chic textile-inspired cupcake wrappers. The boutique-style designs are exquisite and offer a sophisticated elegance to any special occasion; weddings, baby and bridal showers, birthdays, celebrations and just because. Each cupcake wrapper design encourages you to enjoy simple

pleasures and savor the sweet life. Simply bake or buy your favorite frosted cupcake and set inside wrapper for an elegant finish. Bella Cupcake Couture cupcake wrappers are printed with soy inks on recycled paper.

3.25 inches wide and just under 2 inches tall. These cupcake wrappers are for presentation only and not appropriate for baking. Suggested Retail Price: $14 for a package of 12; $52 for a package of 50

The designs come in a variety of styles including floral, swirls and damask. Each wrapper is available in a package of 12 or 50 and measures

Bella Cupcake Couture [tel] 425-260-3224 carrie@bellacupcakecouture.com www.bellacupcakecouture.com

MICROPLANE’S CLASSIC ZESTER/GRATER IN NEW COLORS Microplane ® expands its high-end Premium Classic Series Graters with a new Orange Zester/Grater (model 46820) and Green Zester Grater (model 46720). Featuring a softtouch handle that’s comfortable to hold and feels secure in the hand, even when wet, the new Orange Premium Classic Zester/Grater commemorates the 10th anniversary of a momentous food article in the New York Times that virtually launched Microplane’s transformation from a woodworking tool into a successful kitchen product. Suggested Retail Price: $14.95 Microplane [tel] 800-555-2767 [fax] 479-967-0404 directsales@microplane.com www.microplane.com 2

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s h o r t s Cuisinart Wins IACP Award for Recipe Widget Stamford, CT – Cuisinart has been selected as a 2009 IACP (International Association of Culinary Professionals) Award of Excellence Winner for its recipe widget. The Cuisinart widget provides home cooks with access to the company’s entire recipe database, and consists of multiple applications, including video recipes and the ability to email the widget to friends. Selected as the best in the Corporate Marketing Campaign category, Cuisinart’s recipe widget provides home cooks with access to the company’s extensive recipe database, and offers 26 video recipes featuring both master chef Hubert Keller, and chef and author of The Wine Club, Maureen Petrosky. Cuisinart will continue to add new video recipe material throughout the year to expand the offering for consumers. In

addition, the company’s widget can be sent to friends with the click of a button and allows users to send ingredient lists or full recipes to smartphones or mobile internet devices for convenience in the grocery store. “The IACP is one of the most prestigious and respected culinary associations in the world, and we are honored to have received their Award of Excellence for our recipe widget,” said Mary Rodgers, director of marketing communications for Cuisinart. “Our goal in creating this widget was to provide our customers with the latest tools to help make their lives easier in the kitchen.” She added, “The company’s new recipe widget engages consumers and perpetuates the sense of family and community that customers have come to expect from Cuisinart.” To experience the Cuisinart Recipe Widget firsthand, visit www.cuisinart.com/recipes/widget.

IHA Council Extends Support for Independent Retailers Rosemont, IL – The Gourmet Trade Development Council, an advisory group to the International Housewares Association (IHA) made up of industry suppliers who are IHA members, affirmed its mission to offer support to independent retailers at its meeting just before the International Home + Housewares Show (IH+HS) in March. As a step in that process, the Council announced that it will author a series of Best Practices Reports detailing processes and activities that have been shown to be the most effective in relationships between buyers, sellers and sales representatives. The Council is currently recruiting sales representatives who are active in gourmet trade and will share the results with the industry. The documents will be available later this year. The Gourmet Trade Development Council was established in 2008 after several IHA members and

concerned industry participants suggested that more resources were needed to support participants in the gourmet category. The Council sponsors IHA’s Specialty University held the day before the IH+HS, free consulting to independent retailers offered during the Show and IHA’s partnership in an annual retailer education conference. “IHA and the Council are dedicated to providing support for this very important segment of the housewares industry,” said Robert Laub of Harold Imports who chairs the Council. “These Best Practices documents will go a long way toward developing more effective working relationships between retailers and reps and between reps and suppliers.” A list of Gourmet Retailer Development Council members is available on IHA’s Web site, www.housewares.org.

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KITCHENART BY FOX RUN CRAFTSMEN Dual Twist Mill [tel] 800-372-0700 www.kitchenart.com www.foxruncraftsmen.com

VIC FIRTH INC. Waverly & Cascade Mills [tel] 800-894-5970 www.vicfirthgourmet.com

KYOCERA Everything Mill [tel] 714-428-3710 www.kyoceraadvancedceramics.com

LINDEN SWEDEN Tulip Spice Grinder [tel] 952-465-0052 www.lindensweden.com

JASCOR HOUSEWARES INC. Vic Firth Distribution in US Mark McEwan Mill [tel] 905-477-5420 www.jascor.com www.vicfirthgourmet.com

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news on 4 Le Creuset announced the 100 in 100 giveaway and the launch of its new Tri-ply Stainless Steel micro site. In celebration of the success of this line, Le Creuset is giving away one piece of stainless steel cookware for 100 days. The contest began on April 27. Le Creuset fans can visit www.lecreuset.com/100in100 to register and enter as many times as they like. One winner is drawn daily (see site for official rules). The micro site also features recipes, a store locator and detailed product information on the entire range of products from saucepans and casserole to fry pans and specialty items. PMI named Mary Slaughter as the new vice president of Aladdin and Stanley North American Sales. Slaughter’s 19-year career in sales, business development and marketing has encompassed senior vice president positions at Promoworks, NCE/World Factory and The Brinkman

Corporation, among others. Her accomplishments include new market penetration resulting in millions of dollars worth of new business and 40 percent annual growth in sales through the design and introduction of product lines. “Mary is a great fit for this position and our company,” said Mike Bross, PMI’s executive vice president. “We’re looking forward not only to her talent and experience, but also to the energy she brings with her. We expect she’ll be like a shot of adrenaline to our North American sales team.” At PMI, Slaughter will be taking on the direction and management of all sales and business development operations for the mass market, general merchandise, hardware, drug/grocery and warehouse club market channels. She will be based in PMI’s Seattle office. Ikea named Mikael Ohlsson, a 30-year veteran of the company, to the position of

KAF GROUP’S GOURMET CLASSICS TEXTILES The KAF Group, manufacturer of Gourmet Classics textiles, introduces their new For Our Planet™ line of 100 percent organic cotton textiles. Soft, durable and absorbent, the 100 percent organic cotton is grown using a chemical-free process and biologically based fertilizers. Eco-friendly dyes and recycled packaging sweeten the deal. Items include kitchen towels, dishcloths, oven mitts, potholders for a green kitchen and market bags for ecofriendly shopping.

chief executive officer. Ohlsson will take over in September. He currently serves as head of the South Europe and North America divisions of Ikea. The National Retail Federation unveiled an online Retail Reference Center to host original research, case studies, emerging industry trends, ideas and benchmarking reports submitted by NRF’s associate members. According to NRF, the information will be free for all retail and associate members, is non-promotional and will serve to educate, inform and support the NRF community. “We are very excited to launch the resource center,” said Denise Brassé, NRF senior vice president, industry relations. “At a time when information is the key to success, NRF’s Retail Reference Center will provide a direct link between retailers and the information industry business partners have to offer.”

The State Of Retailing Online 2009: Marketing Report, the first of a three-part series of reports based on the study, was released in conjunction with Shop.org’s Online Marketing Workshop in Scottsdale, Ariz. The survey of 117 online retailers found that, while the number of companies focusing on customer retention has nearly doubled in the past year, many retailers see the recession as an opportunity to capture market share from weakened competition. The State Of Retailing Online 2009: Merchandising Report, which will examine tactics to improve conversion rates and customer experience optimization investments and plans, will be released in July at Shop.org’s Online Merchandising Workshop. Additionally, The State Of Retailing Online 2009: Profitability Report, which will explore company organization, sales and metrics, operations and fulfillment, and expansion, will be released at Shop.org’s Annual Summit in September.

Gourmet Classics is a brand exclusively available through HIC— Harold Import Company. Suggested Retail Price: $3.99-$7.99 Harold Import Company [tel] 800-526-2163 [fax] 732-364-3253 [email] info@haroldskitchen.com www.haroldskitchen.com

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From the Editor If pundits are correct, the business of retailing will be transformed by this recession, with impacts lasting far beyond the current economic cycle.

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PUBLISHER/

The call for discounting is deep and won’t go away. The simple rule of doubling the wholesale price to get the retail price may be a thing of the past.

Lee M. Oser

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

MANAGING EDITOR

Consumers have changed the way they look at purchasing, with crazy questions such as, “Do I really need that?”

Karen D. Martin kdmartin@kitchenwarenews.com

ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Jenna Crisostomo jenna_c@oser.com

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

If there was ever a time when retailers could use some advice, it’s this year! Which is why I think you should take a look at HTI Buying Group’s day-long session, to be held on August 7, prior to the Gourmet Housewares Show in San Francisco.

Valerie Wilson val_w@oser.com

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K a r e n M a r t i n And, retailers need to become experts in earth science to assure their customers about the provenance of product materials.

The seminar, entitled, “The Philosophy, the Art, the Science of Buying that Puts Profits on the Bottom Line,” will be led by Bob Coviello, founder of the HTI Buying Group.

Yasmine Brown art@oser.com

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This year might be the right year for some professional development and camaraderie.

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Coviello believes that retail success depends on “exceptional product selection, pricing, product mix, negotiations and vendor relations.” In a nutshell, he maintains if you want to improve your bottom line, you need to improve your buying.

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I love visiting retail stores when I’m traveling. Back in January, I was driving back from a snowy weekend in New Hampshire and took a small detour to visit a gourmet retail store. I had met the owner a few years ago at a Fancy Food Show, and had heard her store was open. Using an iPhone and Google, I was confident I could find the street address for the store. Boy, was I wrong. Luckily, this New England town is small, and after driving around on the two main streets, I stumbled upon it.

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And something similar happened again two weeks ago. I was doing research for an article, and one store I was going to call Anna Wolfe didn’t have a Web presence. In both cases, I was surprised these stores—a new store and a veteran, gourmet retailer—didn’t have Web sites. Periodicals postage paid at Tucson, AZ and additional mailing office. Kitchenware News & Housewares Review (USPS012-625) is published 12 times per year (Jan., Feb., March, April, May, June, July, Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov. and Dec.) by Oser Communications Group, 1877 N. Kolb Road, Tucson, AZ, 85715 (520) 721-1300. Publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited material or prices quoted in newspaper. Contributors are responsible for proper release of proprietary classified information. ©2009 by Oser Communications Group. All rights reserved. Reproduction, in whole or in part, without written permission of the publisher, is expressly prohibited. Back issues, when available, cost $8 each within the past 12 months. Back issue orders must be paid in advance by check. Kitchenware News & Housewares Review is distributed without charge in North America to qualified professionals in the retail and distribution channels of the upscale kitchenware and tabletop trade. For subscriber services, including subscription information, call (520) 721-1300. Printed in the USA. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Kitchenware News & Housewares Review, 1877 N. Kolb Road, Tucson, AZ 85715.

Just about all businesses have a Web presence these days. And if you don’t, it’s about time you join the rest of us on the World Wide Web. I know everyone is stretched thin these days. Who needs one more thing on his or her to-do list? But I’m telling you now, if you don’t have a simple Web presence, you are missing a prime opportunity to drive traffic to your store. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy. Simple can be effective. Start small with a static page with your company logo, phone number, address and store hours. And if you’re difficult to find, throw in directions. One of the challenging things about technology is that it is ever-changing. And next month in the July issue of Gourmet News, we’re tackling the store technology issue head on. We want to hear from you. How are you using technology in your store? Not only in the back-end but also to communicate with your customers? Suppliers, how are you communicating with your retailers? Consumers? Let us know. A few months ago I signed up for Twitter—twitter.com/annawolfe—and now I use it as micro-blogging tool to keep interested followers informed on news in the gourmet industry. I’ve enjoyed sending and receiving tweets, or messages less than 140 characters. And I plan on using it again this month as I find interesting things at the Fancy Food Show later this month and at the Gourmet Housewares Show in August. Maybe you are using this tool to promote in-store events or specials? If so, send me a tweet. Anna Wolfe is the editor of Gourmet News, a monthly newspaper also published by Oser Communications Group. She can be reached at 207-775-2372 ext. 12 or awolfe@gourmetnews.com.

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h e a d l i n e s HTI Group Names Dave Lengyel to VP Position New Hampshire – Robert Coviello, president of the Housewares Training & Information Group (HTI), announced that Dave Lengyel has joined the company as vice president of sales and marketing. Lengyel has an extensive background in the housewares industry, including 11 years as president of the Pfaltzgraff Co. in York, Pa. In addition, he has served in sales and marketing leadership roles for a number of leading suppliers including Salton At Home, Oneida Ltd. and most recently, Boston Warehouse Trading Corp. Lengyel will work with prospective and existing members—from both the retail and vendor communities to showcase the portfolio of services and program opportunities currently available through HTI membership. These opportunities include giving member stores the opportunity to purchase merchandise from selected vendors at buying group discounted prices, a catalog and other sales collateral, networking opportunities and mentoring/coaching. Lengyel will also develop new products and services for the organization. In naming him to the post, Coviello cited Lengyel’s success as a recognized leader with more than 30 years in the industry.

Coviello said, “Dave is an experienced manager who, throughout his career, has achieved brand prominence and is particularly adept at rapid implementation of new strategies. His management style is that of a mentor and coach, which will be very helpful to both retail and vendor members of HTI.” Lengyel noted that with the current economic climate, the housewares sector is experiencing a watershed year due to bankruptcies and consolidation. “The future of kitchenware lies with the independent retailers. They have always been the backbone of our industry,” he said. “I am bullish on this channel of distribution and look forward to building strategic alliances with member retailers and vendors alike.”

For more information on HTI, contact Bob Coviello at 888-484-3380 or Dave Lengyel at 234-678-9233.

New York – 7 W New York® will continue its quarterly Designer Day series with a presentation by Bobbie Gottlieb, tastemaker and CEO of Two’s Company. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, June 9 at 11:30 a.m. and will include a presentation and Q + A session with Gottlieb. A light lunch will follow the discussion. After lunch, attendees are then invited to see the new fall introductions being presented in Two’s Company Suite (No. 2 on the lobby level).

event called Gottlieb “a pioneer not only in the world of home accessories but also for women in the business world. After the passing of her husband Bob in the late 1970s, Gottlieb has been at the helm of this 40-year-old family business. With a few business management courses under her belt, her innate knack for design and a drive to succeed she was able to secure Two’s Company’s exceptional and leading position in the design market.”

Chris Collins, vice president and general manager, 7 W New York said, “Two’s Company has long been a leader in the business and a fashion, design and creative benchmark for our industries. We salute their many years of success and their contributions on so many levels. This is going to be a very exciting Designer Day and we are thrilled to be working with Bobbie and Two’s Company in hosting this event.”

The company is made up of four divisions, which include the signature Two’s Company line, the high-end Tozai Home collection of decorative accessories, the playful Cupcakes and Cartwheels and a fashion accessories department.

Gurnee, IL – Hearthware Home Products expands its sales and marketing team with two new positions. The staff expansion reflects the increasing sales of the company’s line of products, including the Nuwave® Pro Infrared Oven and the i-Roast 2 Coffee Roaster. John Stewart is the new vice president of consumer sales, overseeing consumer sales, merchandising and promotional programs for the company. Stewart brings extensive experience in promotion and field sales management to the company. He has served as director of sales for Salton, Inc. and vice president of National Accounts of ERO Industries/Priss Prints. Stewart has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Memphis State University and a Master of Business Administration from the Centenary College of Louisiana. He reports to Mike Rawdon, senior vice

For more information on Two’s Company, visit twoscompany.com. For more information on 7 W New York—and a full list of permanent and temporary suites— visit www.7wnewyork.com.

president of sales and marketing. Terry Puerzer joins Hearthware in the position of director of creative services. His responsibilities include the graphic development and implementation for packaging, ads, sales support and Web sites, as well as contributing concepts to help extend existing lines and introduce future products. Prior to joining Hearthware, Puerzer designed and produced product and packaging along with internal and external sales materials for prominent brands in the small electrics category for Salton, Inc. Puerzer has 20 years of experience in design, coordination and production. He reports to Gene H. Kim, vice president. For more information, www.hearthware.com.

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Classic and Contemporary Recipes Showcasing the Fabulous Flavors of Fresh Fruits.

ZIEDRICH’S NEW BOOK ON JAMS, JELLIES

Homemade preserves are inexpensive and, in this book, are made without commercial pectin or other artificial ingredients. For novices, a thorough guide to equipment, techniques and safety is followed by essential recipes such as Raspberry Jam, Apple Butter and Concord Grape Jelly. More experienced preservers will be delighted at innovative offerings including Blackberry Vinegar, Red Grapefruit Marmalade and Brandied Peaches with Vanilla. Suggested Retail Price: $17.95

Harold Import Company and author/editor of The Joy of Pickling, Linda Ziedrich, presents her new comprehensive book, The Joy of Jams, Jellies, and Other Sweet Preserves: 200

Harold Import Company [tel] 800-526-2163 [email] info@haroldskitchen.com www.haroldskitchen.com

The Housewares Training & Information Group, known as HTI, is a membership group that provides affiliated members of independent kitchenware retailers with access to training, information and resources to improve sales and increase profits while maintaining their independence.

7 W New York’s Designer Day Series Features Bobbie Gottlieb

The 7 W New York announcement of the

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FANCYNAP’S NEW FOLDED NAPKINS FancyNap launches two new folded paper napkins: the Star-fold napkin, which opens to a 16 x 23-inch rectangle, and the Tuxedo-fold napkin that opens to a 16 x 16-inch square. FancyNap has expanded biodegradable napkins into the ancient art of Origami with a new quality airlaid material that has the look, touch and feel of linen. |

Each napkin is hand-folded using a sophisticated custom-designed process and can make any plate into a decorative art and conversation piece. FancyNap [tel] 800-444-8053 [email] abe@fancynap.com www.fancynap.com Kitchenware News & Housewares Review • JUNE 2009

h e a d l i n e s IHA Announces Honorees of Fifth Annual ‘Designed Defined’ Program Rosemont, IL – The International Housewares Association (IHA) announced the honorees of its fifth annual Designed Defined product design recognition program at the 2009 International Home + Housewares Show (IH+HS) held at Chicago’s McCormick Place March 22-24. Twenty-seven products for cleaning and organizing the home were named as 2009 Design Defined Honorees. The products were selected by Design Finders, teams of young designers, experienced practitioners and educators from the University of Illinois-Chicago’s Interdisciplinary Product Development Program. They scoured hundreds of exhibitors in the Clean + Contain Expo in the North Building searching for products that exemplified a commitment to design while achieving a solution to common household cleaning, storage and home décor issues. “The purpose of the Design Defined program is to bring attention to those companies that have placed a premium on quality design,” said Phil Brandl, president of IHA, which owns and operates the show. “We are pleased to announce the results of this muchanticipated program.” “This year's Design Defined Honorees showed the continued commitment of the housewares industry to integrate design and innovation into their new product launches,” said Stephen Melamed, IDSA, Designed Define facilitator, a professor in the UIC industrial design department and president of Tres Design Group. “It was also significantly demonstrated that many companies are now actively moving towards the manufacture of more sustainable products. The Design Finders recognized Casabella's eclipse™ line of new products as the first to receive a Silver Cradle-to-Cradle(SM) rating. No longer merely coloring a new product a shade of green and adding marketing ‘feel good’ language on the packaging; companies are now serious about this commitment to the environment and their customers.” Design Finders evaluated products according to five standard design criteria— innovation: how is the design new and unique?; aesthetics: how does the appearance enhance the product?; user: how does the design solution benefit the user?; environment: how is the product ecologically responsible?; and impact: how

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did or might the product impact the market and the company’s business?

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Companies receive a Design Defined logo to use in their packaging and promotion for the life of the selected product in the marketplace.

Three by Three, Inc. Bamboo Dry Erase Entry Butler™

Umbra LLC Fonti Hookaboo Multi Hook Zibra LLC Open It! Household Packaging & More

Turkish Pavilion/IMMIB ilio forest

Recognized as Design Defined Honorees: Caddy Concepts Half Moon Portable Hamper Capstone Industries, Inc. Eco-I-Lite™ Casabella Holdings LLC Soap Pump with Funnel eclipse™ Line Aluminum Roller Mop DSC Products Water U For The Ages, Inc. ReUse Recycled Trash Bags Full Circle Sustainable Cleaning Tools Home Zone Int. Corp., A Division of Test Rite Products Live 4 Nature Dinnerware IMS/Trading Clean Logic Bath & Body Care Clean Logic Body Wash and Body Lotion Jaws Intl. Ltd., Div. of Canberra Corp. JAWS® Just Add Water System Jokari/U.S., Inc. Medi Cap Remover Dual Flow Spout LG Lite Group Brushless Paw Wash Like-It Co., Ltd POO Care Basket POO POT Organize-It-All, Inc. Abaca Woven Basket Neat-Oh! International LLC Play Tote Really Useful Products Z-Hanger simplehuman simplehuman wall mount shampoo and soap dispensers simplehuman plastic compact dishrack

h e a d l i n e s SiliconeZone Selects Fox Run as their Fox Run Buys KitchenArt Exclusive Distributor in North America By Karen Martin, Managing Editor New York – After searching for affordable warehouse space for more than a year, SiliconeZone USA took a different path and chose Fox Run Craftsman as their exclusive North American distributor in April.

The distribution agreement was finalized in late April, and Fox Run began shipping SiliconeZone orders from their Ivyland, Pa., warehouses in late May. SiliconeZone continues to maintain offices in New York and Vermont.

“As the company continued to grow, we were looking for warehouse alternatives to our existing facilities in Vermont,” said Michael Karyo, CEO of SiliconeZone. “We wanted to keep the warehouse local, but we couldn’t find a space that fit our needs,” he added. Karyo also looked at third party warehouses, but found those to be too expensive.

Fox Run took over sales in Canada, but SiliconeZone U.S. sales reps remained in place. Karyo said of his reps, “We have the best sales reps in the industry. Most of them have been with us for eight years. They know the history of the line, and continuity is very important for the buyers.”

At the same time Karyo was looking for new warehouse space, he was talking to Sean Leonard, CEO of Fox Run, about handling SiliconeZone sales in Canada. On the Fox Run side of the equation, Leonard was looking for companies that could fill in niches missing from the company’s current product line of 3,000 plus SKU’s. “I liked Sean; I liked the company,” said Karyo. He realized that if Fox Run took over distribution out of their warehouses, SiliconZone could realize some cost savings from a more centrally located facility, and he could concentrate on product development, marketing and sales.

VERTERRA DINNERWARE The VerTerra dinnerware collection consists of a variety of eco-friendly and thoughtfully designed plates, bowls and platters. VerTerra is a durable and versatile single-use product. Use it to reheat food in the microwave, bake in the oven or cool in the fridge. These environmentally-friendly plates, bowls and serving dishes are made from 100 percent renewable and compostable fallen leaves and water. That’s it. No chemicals, waxes or dyes, like those found in disposable paper and plastic options. No harmful toxins that can leach into food. VerTerra products are made in South Asia, where employees receive fair wages in safe working conditions and are provided access to healthcare. Suggested Retail Price: $7.99-8 a piece for a set of bowls VerTerra Dinnerware [tel] 718-383-3333 [email] sales@verterra.com www.verterra.com 8

Ivyland, PA – Impressed by its line up of patented products and the man who created them, kitchenware brand Fox Run Craftsmen, based here, acquired KitchenArt of Florence, Ala., on April 15. Rodney Robbins, founder of KitchenArt, will stay on in a creative capacity as vice president of product development.

In addition to the sales reps continuing on with SiliconeZone, Karyo pointed out, “No one is losing their job in Vermont. It was one of my big concerns in this economy.”

Fox Run CEO Sean Leonard said he was most impressed with Robbins, who designs the KitchenArt products, and his work. “For a company of their size, they have a tremendous amount of intellectual property or patented products,” Leonard said. “It is a win-win for both parties. Rodney gets to focus on what he enjoys doing—designing innovative solutions for the kitchen. Fox Run has been searching to acquire a brand with a proven ability to design and bring proprietary products to market for quite some time.”

The announcement of the distribution agreement between SiliconeZone and Fox Run came just weeks after Fox Run completed the purchase of KitchenArt. When asked if Fox Run was on a path to acquire SiliconeZone, Leonard stated, “It’s too early to say at this time.”

Fox Run will establish a research and development office for Robbins in Alabama, Leonard said. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Out of the approximately 15 KitchenArt employees, Robbins and one of the company’s customer service representatives will join Fox Run.

By Anna Wolfe

Founded by Robbins, KitchenArt focuses on measuring gadgets and spice dispensing products. Back in 2003, KitchenArt received the Gourmet Housewares Show’s Gourmet Gold award for best new product for its Ergonomic Locking Organization System gadget sets. Leonard said the brand’s best known product is a toss-up between the Spice Carousel and the Adjustaspoon adjustable measuring spoon and its sister Adjustacup. With some different sales representatives for Fox Run and KitchenArt, Leonard said he has been flooded with calls from the independent reps. “That’s the million dollar question; we’re working through that right now,” he said in an April 16 interview. “We’re not doing a sweepingchange thing. At the end of the day, we’re doing what’s best for the customer.” Founded more than 50 years ago, Fox Run’s broad lineup of kitchen products include well-known brand names such as Fox Run Kitchens, Old Craftsmen, Nantucket Seafood Tools, Ironwood Gourmet and Argyle wine accessories. Anna Wolfe is the editor of Gourmet News. She can be reached at awolfe@gourmentnews.com.

Leonard may not be purchasing SiliconeZone, but he is in the buying mood. “We are looking for more acquisitions,” explained Leonard. “We don’t have interest in investing in companies that are duplicative. We are looking to augment in niches, and one of the areas we’d like to get into is storage.”

SIGNATURE’S NEW COLOR FOR GREEN TEA Signature Housewares updates their Green Tea line with a new color. The line is now available in red, green, yellow and brown. The line includes a teapot with a bamboo handle and infuser, a mug with infuser and lid and an air tight canister with spoon. The Green Tea line is made of stoneware. Signature Housewares, Inc. [tel] 805-484-6666 www.sighouse.com

CDN’S PROACCURATE® WATER-RESISTANT THERMOMETER Slim, accurate and water-resistant, the new CDN ProAccurate Quick-Read® Water-Resistant Pocket Thermometer offers added functionality and convenience for measuring the temperature of food in the kitchen. Featuring CDN’s exclusive Quick-Read six to eight-second response, this handy thermometer can withstand moisture and humidity and will continue to work accurately even if accidentally submerged. It is shatterproof and highheat resistant, featuring a wide |

temperature range from—from -40 to +450 degrees Fahrenheit. The 2 ¾-inch long stem, made of 304 stainless steel, is designed with a slimmer 2.5 millimeter tip that allows for easy insertion into the food. The stem’s protective sheath can double as a handle extension. The handle features a temperature guide for easy reference and the large, easyto-push buttons add to its ease of use. Suggested Retail Price: $14.99 Component Design Northwest [tel] 800-338-5594 [email] info@cdnw.com www.cdn-timeandtemp.com Kitchenware News & Housewares Review • JUNE 2009

ARZBERG’S SERVE & STORE SQUARES

freshest, the new size works well in the fridge or pantry.

Arzberg’s FORM 2006’s squares for serving and storing become even more functional. The square bowl has grown up! The new taller version, 6 x 6 x 6 inches, is great for salads or staples. Using the same TPE lids that lock in aromas and keep foods their

The square shape maximizes usable space and allows for superior stacking, plus, with a new lower price, there is no need to store and reheat in plastic. The durable porcelain containers provide an oven-tablefridge-microwave solution. Not to

mention, they can go straight to the dishwasher when you’re finished. With the new size come four new lid colors–so color-code your storage for maximum efficiency. Arzberg/EU Design Distributors [tel] 314-351-2622 [email] patti@eudesigndist.com www.arzberg-porzellan.com

LEIFHEIT’S COMFORTLINE KITCHEN TOOLS Leifheit’s brand new 2009 Comfortline features 42 new products. Some are modern twists on kitchen basics; others, clever new kitchen gizmos. Each item in this gleaming white and stainless steel collection was engineered to be durable, functional–and as the product line name implies–comfortable. The secret: sturdy, non-slip, softto-the-touch ABS plastic coupled with soft red thermoplastic. Comfortline is also dishwasher safe. Within this collection is just about everything the modern kitchen needs: two types of jar openers, two types of can openers, bottle opener, garlic press, chopper, double egg slicer, three manual peelers and a power peeler, pizza wheel, cheese plane, wire cheese slicer, measuring cup, cool box, balloon whisks in three sizes, ice cream scoop, melon baller, hand mill grater, strainers in three sizes, eight long handled utensils (and hanging rail), a wallmounted roll holder and five different micro-cut slicers and graters featuring acidedged technology for precision and protection of food flavor and nutrients. Leifheit International USA, Inc. [tel] 631-501-1054, 866-695-3434 [fax] 631-396-0010 www.leifheitusa.com 9

ZAK DESIGNS’ D-CIRCLE Zak Designs is launching a line of products designed to add a new level of fun and functionality to wine accessories. The D-Circle by Zak Designs line focuses on exceptional design and innovative ideas to create products for wine aficionados. Among the items in the line is a wide selection of wine stoppers. Although the stoppers will be noticed initially for their fun, whimsical and artistic tops, it’s the functionality of the stoppers that will make consumers take a second look. Simply place one of the patented stoppers on the top of an open wine bottle, and with one or two clicks, it preserves the wine’s freshness. In addition to the products for wine enthusiasts, the D-Circle by Zak Designs line will also include products designed for the kitchen and table.

Zak Designs [tel] 800-331-1089 [fax] 509-244-0704 [email] cogley@zak.com www.zak.com

MASTRAD’S ORKA GLASSWARE COLLECTION

THIRSTYSTONE’S WINE BOTTLE CHARMS

Orka’s glassware collection is made from thermal-shock-resistant borosilicate glass and provides double-walled insulation. Hot beverages stay hot on the inside while comfortable warm on the outside. Cold beverages and desserts stay cooler longer and without condensation. The double-walled collection includes espresso/shot glasses, tumblers and the tilt glass set which can be used upright or at an angle. Suggested Retail Price: $15/set of 2

Thirstystone Resources, Inc. introduces an all new collection of wine bottle charm necklaces. These pewter necklaces dress up any wine bottle for any occasion. Each necklace features a grape leaf shape engraved with an expression, including Cheers, Enjoy and Congrats, and the dangling charms in the shapes of a wine bottle, wine glass and grapes add an additional fun accent. The leather strap completes the look and makes it easy to slip the necklace over the neck of any bottle. Clear peggable packaging makes for easy, eyecatching display at retail. Suggested Retail Price: $9.99

Mastrad, Inc [tel] 800-358-0608 [email] info@orkamastrad.com www.orkamastrad.com

Thirstystone Resources [tel] 520-623-1396, 800-829-6888 [fax] 520-770-1554 www.thirstystone.com

RETRO FIT APRONS’ BELLA SENORINA, BELLA This new print has the quality of sweet femininity and the sensuality of spring. No telling what will happen when you wear this apron! You could be mistaken for Sophia Lauren! This soft, lightweight, home decorator cotton is beautifully set off with Spring Green non-curl ricrac. The apron has a stain resistant finish, can be machine washed cold and hanged to dry. Available also in black. Made in the USA. Suggested Retail Price: $55 Retro Fit Aprons [tel] 805-550-7300 [email] info@retrofitaprons.com www.retrofitaprons.com

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BLOMUS NOVE SALAD SERVERS The Nove Salad Servers from Blomus are elegant and modern. Designed by Nicolai Fuhrmann, these servers are part of the Blomus Pure Taste collection. Other items include a cruet set, place mats, water jugs and egg cups. The salad servers are made of stainless steel and are beautifully packaged. Blomus-SKS USA Corporation [tel] 618-395-2400 www.blomus.com

CIRCULON® OUTDOOR BBQ PANS Broadening its assortment of cookware items that are especially designed to help consumers reach their weight loss goals, Circulon introduces two “Cook Great, Look Great” grilling pieces for use outdoors: the new patented design Circulon 18 x 12-inch Outdoor BBQ Pan and the 11-inch Square Outdoor BBQ Pan.

Bialetti [tel] 800-421-6290 [email] charlie.wood@bialetti.com www.bialetti.com

Both pans allow grilling enthusiasts to enjoy all kinds of barbecue favorites without greasy flare-ups. Each pan is constructed of durable hard-anodized

EMILE HENRY’S NEW COLOR FOR FLAME-TOP LINE

up easily and is so durable that a cook can cut directly in the cookware–even with an electric knife without fear of scratching, chipping or cracking the surface. Flame-Top goes under the broiler and directly from a freezer or refrigerator into a hot oven. The styles available in the new Azure color are the 11-inch Brazier, the Large Roaster and four Round Stewpots: 2.6quart, 4.2-quart, 5.5-quart and 7-quart sizes. Emile Henry Flame-Top cookware carries a three-year guarantee.

Emile Henry presents a new color in the Flame-Top roaster, stewpots and brazier. Azure is a rich Mediterranean blue that beautifully complements the Emile Henry Flame-Top Figue color. Flame-Top cookware is available in black, red, green, figue and now azure. Flame-Top cookware is made of a flameproof ceramic, designed to go directly on a heat source; gas flame, an electric or halogen stove, even a barbecue grill. It is microwave and dishwasher-safe where metal cookware is not. Its surface cleans Kitchenware News & Housewares Review • JUNE 2009

Zwilling J.A. Henckels introduced a new knife this spring–Twin Profection. Designed by world renowned Architect and Designer, Matteo Thun, Twin Profection was created for both professional chefs and casual cooks. Twin Profection features Sigmaforge design, meaning it is manufactured from one single piece of steel, and also boasts a geometric design that provides optimal stability for cutting ease. The new Twin Profection collection consists of eight knives and will be available at fine cookware and department stores. Zwilling J.A. Henckels, Inc. [tel] 914-747-0300, 800-777-4308 [fax] 914-747-1850 www.jahenckels.com

BIALETTI’S TAZZONA ESPRESSO MACHINE The whimsical and modern Tazzona espresso machine from Bialetti adds an element of playfulness into the daily art of making coffee. Equipped with a 20-bar pump, the electric machine provides an intense and aromatic espresso experience. In addition, the machine is equipped with a frothing attachment for making cappuccinos and lattes. A triple function feature allows for the use of ground espresso coffee, Bialetti capsules or pods. Tazzona is available in bright red, elegant black, essential white and a combination of black and white. Suggested Retail Price: $399

J.A. HENCKELS’ TWIN PROFECTION KNIFE

nonstick with a unique combination of solid and vented ribs that form a peak at the center. This patented design channels unhealthy and flammable grease from the center towards the edge of the pan away from both the food and the grill’s burners. A pour spout built into the corner of the pan allows you to neatly drain collected grease after cooking. Suggested Retail Price: $49.99-$69.99 Circulon-Meyer Corporation [tel] 800-226-6568 www.circulon.com

Emile Henry [tel] 302-326-4800 [email] info@emilehenryusa.com www.emilehenryusa.com |

PEPPERMILLS CHEF SPECIALTIES’ BEER BOTTLE MILL

PEUGEOT’S MADRAS & DAMAN MILLS

Chef Specialties introduces the Beer Bottle Pepper Mill and Beer Bottle Mill, and Salt Shaker Set. The bottle is ready for the application of your own printed label or one supplied by Chef Specialties. The bottle may be laser engraved with your logo from clean, camera-ready art. Prices vary with the complexity of the design.

Peugeot’s newest mill designs, Madras and Daman, have the central shaft removed, making the mills easier to fill and increasing the reservoir capacity. The reservoir stopper is magnetized, providing the benefit of greater spice capacity in the reservoir and easier refilling. Equipped with patented u’ Select system, the grind setting of each mill is easily adjusted to any point between powdery-fine and very coarse. The Daman Mill, pictured, is available in 6.5-inch and 8.25inch sizes.

Chef Specialties Company [tel] 800-440-2433 [fax] 814-887-2021 [email] chefpepper@aol.com www.chefspecialties.com

PSP-Peugeot [tel] 877-777-5914 [email] info@psp-peugeot-usa.com www.psp-peugeot-usa.com

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p e p p e r m i l l s FRESCO’S MARK MCEWAN MILLS Jascor launches a new line of Mark McEwan mills to their Fresco brand. The mills have an oversized ceramic grinding mechanism that grinds more pepper with fewer turns. The soft-touch body comes in white and aubergine. Mills are available in two sizes: 7-inch and 10-inch.

KYOCERA’S EVERYTHING MILL Kyocera’s expertise with ceramics is applied to their new Everything Mill. The Everything Mill adjustable grinding mechanism is made from advanced ceramic that will never rust. These mills will provide ultra-long-life performance while maintaining the fresh taste of the spices. Available in Black, the 8.5inch Everything Mill has a dial to adjust the grinding from fine to coarse. The glass container is dishwasher safe. Suggested Retail Price: $19.95 Kyocera [tel] 714-428-3710 [fax] 714-428-3605 [email] katie.shaw@kyocera.com www.kyoceraadvancedceramics.com

Jascor Housewares Inc., distributed by Vic Firth in the U.S. [tel] 905-477-5420 [email]info@jascor.com www.jascor.com www.vicfirthgourmet.com

KITCHENART’S DUAL TWIST MILL KitchenArt introduces the Dual Twist Mill in bronze. The mill grinds and dispenses both salt and pepper with little effort. The Dual Twist Mill features a bronze body with a transparent peek-a-boo window for viewing. Twist the top one way and dispense salt. Twist the other way and dispense pepper. The dual mill dispenses an ample amount of seasoning with each twist or turn, unlike many mills that are stingy on the amount of seasoning dispensed. The 8-inch tall grinder is designed for quick filling and cleaning. The mill is dishwasher safe. Suggested Retail Price: $19 KitchenArt by Fox Run Craftsmen [tel] 800-372-0700 [fax] 215-675-4508 www.kitchenart.com www.foxruncraftsmen.com

VIC FIRTH’S NEW MILLS Responding to the increased demand by home chefs for professional gourmet tools that coordinate with the styles and colors of their dinnerware or cookware, Vic Firth Gourmet offers three new fashionable salt and pepper mills: the Sierra 4-inch, the Cascade 6-inch and the Waverly 7inch mills. Handcrafted from the finest hardwoods in Maine, the Sierra mill is a classic contemporary design. The mill comes in four different finishes: black, white, mahogany stain and black stain. The whimsical Cascade mill is available in five funloving, zesty finishes: pesto, cinnabar, electric blue, electric orange and fiesta yellow. The modern-styled Waverly mill is available in the same colorful Cascade finishes, as well as mahogany stain and poppy. As with all Vic Firth Gourmet mills, the new specialty mills feature the company’s patented “Lock & Grind” grinding system to ensure perfect consistency in grinding fine, medium or coarse. Essentially, pepper grinding is performed in a two-step process: first the peppercorns are crushed to release their natural oils and flavors; next, they’re ground to the chosen consistency for perfect results every time. Suggested Retail Price: $29.95-$39.95 Vic Firth Inc. [tel] 800-894-5970 [email] info@vicfirth.com www.vicfirthgourmet.com

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p e p p e r m i l l s SPICE RATCHET’S NEW YORK GRINDER IN STAINLESS STEEL

PROGRESSIVE’S PRONTO CRANK MILL The Pronto Crank Mill from Progressive International includes a large chamber (one-cup capacity) and a ceramic gear grinding mechanism. The mill yields a high output of whatever is being grinded. The Pronto Crank Mill can be used in the collapsed position or folded-out for faster output. The mill has three quick-click adjustable grind settings: fine, medium and coarse. The slide top door facilitates rapid refilling. The mill is available in four colors: white, green, black and red. Suggested Retail Price: $24.99

Spice Ratchet wants retailers and consumers to know that their New York Mills, now with a stainless steel option, can be used to grind more than salt and pepper. The mills provide alternatives from the flavor of fat, salt and sugar by using them for freshly-ground delicious seasoning. Be in control of what you eat; instead of accepting pre-seasoned “prepared foods.” Retailers may also tale advantage of a new counter display package. Suggested Retail Price: $20-stainless top, $12-plastic top

Progressive International Corp. [tel] 800-426-7101 [fax] 253-852-2611 [email] ahawkins@progressiveintl.com www.progressiveintl.com

Spice Ratchet Mills [tel] 972-825-6526 [email] info@spiceratchet.com www.spiceratchet.com

BODUM’S GRAVITY PEPPER GRINDER Bodum introduces three new grinder designs, including the Twin Salt and Pepper Grinder, the Gravity Round and the Gravity Square Pepper Grinders. Available in eight exciting colors–including red, pink purple, green, brown, grey, black and white–the new Bodum salt and pepper grinders will stylishly spice up dinner tables everywhere! The Gravity Pepper Grinders (pictured) have a powerful ceramic grinding gear which goes into action as soon as the mills are tilted toward the foods. These grinders sense their position and start and stop grinding according to the angle at which they are held. Featuring an attractive, slip-safe rubber finish, the Gravity Grinders can be used for pepper, salt and spices. Suggested Retail Price: $29.95 Bodum Inc. [tel] 877-992-6386 [email] sales@bodumusa.com www.bodum.com

WMF’S CERAMILL®

LINDEN SWEDEN’S NEW GRINDER COLORS The Tulip Spice Grinder will be available in new 2009 trendy colors! Orange and olive will be added summer of 2009 to the popular colors red, black and white. The Tulip Spice Grinders features Allgrind ® , the ceramic grinding mechanism from the maker’s of Crushgrind. As the name implies, the ceramic Allgrind mechanism grinds all spices, herbs, salt, pepper and even flax seed. The easy to use spice wheel is triangle shaped for a great grip when adjusting

The Tulip Spice Grinder is ergonomically designed and is easy to use and easy to fill with a twist off grinder cap and large mouth spice jar. The grinder’s whimsical design allows it to be part of festive occasions as well as every day dining. Suggested Retail Price: $13.95

Sleek and durable, WMF’s Black Salt & Pepper Mill features the Ceramill® grinding mechanism made of high-grade, high-tech ceramics. Abrasionresistant and strong, the Ceramill® Black Salt & Pepper Mill comes with a 10-year guarantee. Enjoying freshly ground salt and pepper with WMF’s mill is easy. Set the grind precisely from coarse to fine by simply adjusting the wheel at the bottom of the mill. This resilient work of functional tabletop art made of black lacquered wood also can be used to grind dried and crushed spices. Available in two sizes: 19.5 inches and 23.5 inches. Suggested Retail Price: $79.90-$99.90

Linden Sweden [tel] 952-465-0052 [email] linda@lindensweden.com www.lindensweden.com

WMF of America, Inc. [tel] 800-999-6347 [email] info@wmf-usa.com www.wmf-usa.com

WILLIAM BOUNDS’ PEPART POSY MILLS

mill is guaranteed to never jam or wear out. For full convenience wherever salt or pepper is needed, a fully adjustable knob at the top of the mill allows the user to choose the right grind from extra coarse to extra fine.

from coarse to fine. The Tulip grinds upside down leaving no mess on the table or counter. It has an easy refill system and can be cleaned in water.

A colorful new design is blooming in the PepArt line of salt and pepper mills from William Bounds Ltd. PepArt Posy Mills feature a whimsical design with a round top, gently curving body and scalloped tulip base. Made of high-quality birch wood, and painted in bright colors, spots and stripes, the new mills feature the patented William Bounds ceramic milling mechanism that crushes sea salt and peppercorns, producing consistent results to ensure maximum flavor release. Because there are no interlocking parts, the 14

Designed by artist Robert Wilhelm, the Posy Mills are available in three bright color combinations: green/blue, red/black, yellow/orange. Suggested Retail Price: $60 each William Bounds LTD. [tel] 800-473-0504 [fax] 310-375-0756 www.wmboundsltd.com Kitchenware News & Housewares Review • JUNE 2009

AmericasMart Debuts New 14th Floor of Building One in July Atlanta – AmericasMart Atlanta expands their Home category with another new space, the 14th floor of Building One, set to debut at the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market® on July 8. The 14th floor opens with sophisticated interiors and a rich, understated environment setting the stage for the nearly 100,000 square feet of high-end designer home furnishings and accessories showrooms opening in July.

AMERICASMART (cont. from page 1) The investment in the new Gourmet/Housewares center exceeded their goals according to spokesperson Kristi Forbes, executive vice president of sales for AmericasMart. “The investment was a complete success,” she said. “I interacted with many buyers in January, and they told me that we got it right, that we were innovative. The cooking demonstrations and other events created excitement. January was a good show, and we walked away with a lot of momentum.”

tabletop is really important,” added Forbes.

When asked how the market has changed with the investment in new space, Forbes said, “It’s been interesting. We didn’t focus on housewares before, but now that we’ve made this investment and are actually labeling a floor as housewares, we’ve created synergy. I’ve been here 17 years and I know that overlapping different types of components such as housewares, gourmet food, gift and

Attendees to the July market will also have the opportunity to participate in product giveaways. The Gourmet Raffle will pick a daily winner and will offer such prizes as a Viking Food Processor, a designer knife set, a Le Creuset Round French Oven and a Jura Capresso ENA 4 Espresso Machine. Addressing the current economic downturn, Forbes believes buyers and

For the July market, the Gourmet Kitchen will be the center of activity. Forbes explained that the market exhibitors will be using the kitchen as a platform to build events. The exhibitors will be cosponsoring events at the market (See Events Sidebar for schedule.) Forbes wants everyone to know that the kitchen belongs to the exhibitors as well as the market. Events should be taking place non-stop in the kitchen throughout the market.

Located at the center of the AmericasMart Home product mix, the new 14th floor becomes the nexus for an entire building of home product, including the home furnishings temporaries on floor two; the area rug center on floors three through six; home furnishings temporaries on floors seven and eight; the home accents and fine linens center on nine and 10; home furnishings and accessories on floors 1115; and the holiday, floral & home décor center on floors 16-20.

• Designs By Bree, Inc., together with Touch of France, in the newly expanded 1,000-square-foot showroom of old world lighting fixtures and furniture. • Charles Ray’s 11,700 square feet of furnishings featuring Key City, Sherrill, Hickory White, Hekman, Bernhardt, Henredon and others— offering hundreds of silhouettes and more than 10,000 fabric and leather choices, especially for the interior design trade.

Permanent Showrooms July 8-9, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday July 10-11, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday* Order ‘Til Eight!

July 14, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday *Building One, Floor 2 closes on Monday at 6 p.m.

Tyler Florence entertains attendees during a January market cooking demonstration in the new Gourmet Kitchen, located on the eighth floor at AmericasMart Atlanta.

Registration July 8-9 | 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. July 10-11 | 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. July 12- 5 | 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

Gourmet Kitchen Event Schedule Thursday, July 9 Noon–2 p.m. Increase Your Sales by Effective In-Store Demonstrations with Clay Pot Cooking Presented by Atlanta Chef Mary Moore, owner of Cook’s Warehouse. 3:30–4:30 p.m. If the Wine Matters, So Does the Glass™ Sponsored by Bottega del Vino Crystal Friday, July 10 11 a.m.–Noon Pressure Cook with David DiCorpo Sponsored by Ben Tally & Associates

• Eddy West, occupying 1,500 square feet and showcasing custom home furnishings and case goods.

1–3 p.m. Modern Comfort Food Presented by Atlanta Chef Jay Swift of a 4th & Swift

• New Growth Designs in nearly 1,000 square feet, featuring life-like finished florals.

3:30–4:30 p.m. Knife Skills 101 Sponsored by CeraChef/The Ryan Group

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The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market® Permanent Showrooms: July 8-15 Temporary Exhibits: July 10-14

Temporary Booths July 10-13, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Monday*

• Ambella Home Collection, Inc., newly located and expanded to 8,200 square feet of handcrafted furniture.

• Currey & Company, Inc., now with 5,000 square feet of lighting and accessories.

Forbes wrapped up and said, “We want everyone to know that we have new companies and we’re growing. When people think about gourmet and housewares, we want them to say, ‘We can’t not go to AmericasMart.’” She also predicted, “Our January 2010 market will be gangbusters.”

July 12-15, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday *Showrooms are open until 8 p.m. and offer refreshments and entertainment.

Joining 14th-floor flagship exhibitor Century Furniture and its new 3,200square-foot showroom are:

• Chelsea House, Inc., newly expanded to 6,000 square feet home furnishings and accessories.

exhibitors are optimistic that they will see signs that the economy is starting to turn in a better direction for July. “Things may be happening slowly this spring, but they are beginning to creep up.” she said.

5–6 p.m. Selling Tea 101 Sponsored by Sterling Tea Saturday, July 11 10–11 a.m. Chef George Stella is In the Kitchen with Kids! Sponsored by Cookbook Marketplace & Delectable Samplings Noon–2 p.m. Great Grilling! Chef TBD 3–4 p.m. Cookie Decorating Extravaganza Sponsored by The Ryan Group 4–6 p.m. All in Good Taste Enjoy the best in culinary samplings while sipping wine.

Sunday, July 12 10–11 a.m. Brew-ology Sponsored by Synergy Noon–1 p.m. For the Love of Southern Cooking Sponsored by Ben Tally & Associates 2–3 p.m. Coffee—How To Make It Profitable Sponsored by Delectable Samplings 3:30–5 p.m. Asian Cooking Presented by Chef Helen Chen Sponsored by Harold Imports Company, Inc. & Dugan-Bliss

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CUISIPRO’S CLICK-N-SIP For long or short trips, drive time has been made much less frustrating with the new Cuisipro Click-n-Sip. The 13ounce Click-n-Sip travel mug is designed for sipping or drinking rather then spilling. The magic is in the spill proof lid. The simple, one-handed push button that opens and closes the lid is located in the center of the lid, so it is easy to find without looking at it. Even better is how easy it is to drink

from this mug since the drinking hole is always in position. A coffee drinker doesn’t have to align the drinking hole with his or her mouth before taking a sip because he or she can sip from anywhere around the lid. The 360-degree drinking hole feature is convenient, prevents spills and distractions. This same feature allows the mug to be refilled without taking the lid off. If the open and close button is pushed to open, coffee or other beverages can be poured into the

FAGOR’S DOUBLE PORTABLE INDUCTION COOKTOP Fagor America introduced a Double Portable Induction Cooktop at the International Home + Housewares Show in March. The unit, which features two independent induction cooking zones in one appliance, expands on the success of Fagor’s original Portable Induction Cooktop. The cooktop also offers notable features such as a builtin timer, digital touch controls and the added security of a child safety lock feature. The cooktop surface is constructed from high quality heat and shock resistant ceramic glass. Available in July.

EMILE HENRY’S GLAZED PITCHER Invite color and style to the kitchen and the table with the new Emile Henry pitcher glazed in the colors of sand, slate, sky and figue. This urban bistro styled pitcher with simple geometric lines is made from all natural Burgundy clay and is designed for both hot and cold beverages. Made from the same materials and using the same process as used in the creation of Emile Henry ovenware, the pitcher is so durable and heat resistant that it withstands the rigors of kitchen use unlike most ceramic or stoneware pitchers that

ROYAL COPENHAGEN’S PINK FLOWER MUGS To celebrate the 230th anniversary of Blue Flower Curved design, Royal Copenhagen is introducing two mugs in a striking pink—the color of universal love and friendship. Just like Blue Flower, the mugs are assembled, painted and glazed by hand, making every piece unique. The mugs are dishwasher and microwave safe.

top. Just tilt mug. This Click-n-Sip travel mug fits into most car cup holders and the lid disassembles for cleaning. The mug and lid can be cleaned in the dishwasher top shelf. The travel mug is backed by a 25-year warranty. Suggested Retail Price: $15 Cuisipro [tel] 302-326-4802 [fax]302-326-4810 [email] sales@cuisipro.com www.cuisipro.com

NORPRO’S GRAIN GRINDER

Suggested Retail Price: $499 Fagor [tel] 800-207-0806 [fax] 201-804-9898 [email] christine@fagoramerica.com www.fagoramerica.com

Everybody wants to eat healthy. Norpro’s Grain Grinder helps being healthy cheaper and fun. Grind wheat, rye, barley, buckwheat, corn, rice, millet, soy, beans, peas, alfalfa and any other dry seed or legume. Their grinder has a chrome finish and highly tempered steel rollers. Hopper, catching container, handle, clamp and cleaning brush are included. Instructions and recipes included. Norpro, Inc. [tel] 425-261-1000 [email] sales@norpro.com www.norpro.com

PYREX® BRAND KITCHENWARE

chip or crack easily. The pitcher retains heat or cold temperatures longer then metal, glass or stoneware pitchers and it is dishwasher safe. It also fits nicely in a refrigerator door. The one-quart pitcher features a precise pouring spout and a gracefully curved handle that fits easily in the hand and offers balance. Suggested Retail Price: $45 Emile Henry [tel] 302-326-4800 [fax] 302-326-4810 [email] info@emilehenryusa.com www.emilehenryusa.com

SMITH’S PULL-THRU SHARPENER Smith’s new Santoku Pull-Thru Knife Sharpener features preset crossed ceramic rods that provide the perfect angle every time for edge maintenance and a razor-sharp finish when sharpening double-beveled Santoku/Asian knives. The Extra-Fine (white) ceramic rods and the Fine (brown) ceramic rods offer two stages of sharpening. The functional design incorporates an ergonomic, soft grip

handle for comfort and control and non-slip rubber base for safety. Smith’s model #50033 is part of the new EdgeWare™ product line for home and kitchen. Suggested Retail Price: $12.98 Smith’s, The Edge Experts® [tel] 800-221-4156 [fax] 501-321-9232 [email] rcowen@smithsedge.com www.smithsedge.com

The Pyrex brand introduces Pyrex Kitchenware, a collection of premium, measuring devices and utensils. With a crisp, contemporary design, Pyrex Kitchenware offers more than 30 ”smarter” utensils combining form, function, utility, convenience and comfort. The Pyrex Balloon Whisk, pictured, features a combination of plain stainless steel wires and wires over molded with flexible silicone to help keep food from sticking and for scraping down bowl edges. The double balloon shape is ideal for whipping eggs and cream. The large bulbous shape makes whisking a breeze and cleanup very easy. Suggested Retail Price: $6.99-$17.99 per each piece of the Kitchenware Collection Pyrex/World Kitchen [tel] 800-999-3436 [email] johnsonhe@worldkitchen.com www.worldkitchen.com

Royal Copenhagen [tel] 845-454-4442 [email] fso@royalcopenhagen.com www.royalcopenhagen.com

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DISPLAYS (cont. from page 1) The specialty kitchenware store also offers customers food, textiles, dinnerware and glassware, and hosts cooking courses, private parties and events in its 12-person Viking Demonstration Kitchen. Aside from ordering many CDU’s for food items and gadgets, Hartwick said she also houses permanent displays in-store. “Most of my gondolas/end caps and other shelving units are permanent displays,” she said. “We do have display units such as large/small cubes, tables and butcher block islands that we move around throughout the store.” Televisions can also entice customers to check out the products. “We have televisions located throughout the store to assist us in selling merchandise,” Hartwick said. In her store, Hartwick uses a product DVD for companies such as Microplane, Kyocera Cutlery, Shun Cutlery, Aeropress, PEK Preservino, Viking Stand Mixers, Fresh Wave Room Deodorizers, KitchenAid Stand Mixers, Jura Capresso and more.

Kyocera Everything Peelers, Zyliss gadets, OXO angled mini measure, Progressive Sili Basting Brush–Bottle Topper, Fire & Flavor–Turkey Brining Mix (which is a holiday item) and Grandmas Spot Remover among others. Although Hartwick sees disposable product CDU’s as the current, “hot” trend for displays, “these items, for me, are just a part of my overall merchandising plan—I would never look at getting rid of my other displays,” she said. Housing merchandising displays are important for both the retailer and the customer, Hartwick said. “I believe that what draws a customer is color, a DVD running and clean/concise merchandising,” she said. “If they (customers) are interested they can easily pick up the items and put them in their basket…”

Microplane’s POP Displays.

(POP) displays—are seen on the market, but “definitely in the last five years there’s been an increase in attention to design of disposable displays, a real focus on use and classical appeal. Design has become more and more a part of that,” she said. Based in Russellville, Ark., Microplane just last year added POP displays to its merchandising display lineup in order to focus on the use and features of products. Earlier this year, at the International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago, Microplane unveiled five POP displays for its Premium Classic Zester/Grater, Premium Classic Medium Ribbon Grater, Premium Classic Spice Grater, and Ultimate Citrus Tool. The table-size, portable displays have bright and bold graphics with food images highlighting each tools function. The displays include the Ultimate Citrus Tool POP, Spice POP, Chocolate POP, Cheese POP and Citrus POP. “We heard from retailers that want a small amount of products to display,” Moore said regarding why Microplane introduced the new displays. “All (POP displays) are focused on specific uses for individual products.

Hartwick’s, based in Eugene, Ore., offers an assortment of specialty kitchenware items, cooking classes, events and more.

“If the company has a DVD, we try and highlight the product for a two- to fourweek period at one of our television displays. These displays help us immensely, because it is as if we have another salesperson on the floor,” Hartwick added. With an array of CDU’s throughout the store, Hartwick said her “top sellers” for CDU’s include Chef 'n Palm Peelers,

In addition to merchandising displays making a store organized for customers to shop, Hartwick added, they also “keep stores exciting for customers,” she said. “It’s all about catching their attention.” Melissa Moore, Microplane kitchen marketing and public relations coordinator, said both permanent and disposable displays—CDU’s or point of purchase

“Before we’d have products that are average sellers,” Moore added, “but with the POP displays, it improves the sale of products in the display.”

Linda Arnesen, president of Linden Sweden, Inc., said, “Late last year, we came out with three new displays, one being our small tulip spice grinder. It’s made out of cardboard and tiered, square with a header card; the header card is four-color and shows the product in use. It’s key in retail because it shows the consumer how to use the product.” Like Microplane’s Moore, Arnesen agrees that displays showing the product, its function, how to use it attract not only retailers, but consumers alike. “This display (tulip) shows the pretty gift box of the spice grinder, and shows the grinder nicely,” Arnesen said, “so it reveals the product very well to the consumer at a glance. And that’s key, its quickly identifying what the product is and what it will do for them and how to use it easily.” A retailer herself for more than 20 years, Arnesen said having merchandising displays that showcase the product effectively is important for the retailer “because they’re busy people,” she said. “It’s easier for them (retailers) if you get a CDU that sells the product rather than them standing next to it explaining how to use the product.” Arnesen added that merchandising displays should be “eye-catching, attractive and informative.”

Aside from Microplane’s POP displays showcasing a product’s function and features, the displays also keep product lines in one location. “For our product line, it’s ideal to have the entire product line available in one location,” Moore said. “It’s building our brand and it also helps retailers because it allows them to monitor the inventory better and display the product. “It gives us a better placement within the stores,” Moore added, and “that’s always the goal, but it’s also an aid to have the retailers sell the products.” Moore said that new “eye-catching and appealing” pizza cutter and peeler displays will be available this month. Linden Sweden, an Edina, Minn.-based kitchenware company, provides retailers with disposable, counter and shelf displays.

Hartwick’s uses television displays to play product DVD's throughout the store to attract customers.

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PROGRESSIVE’S MAGNETIC MEASURING DUET Progressive International introduces the Magnetic Measuring Duet. Made of polypropylene, steel and a magnet, the measuring duet allows you to easily measure and pour small amounts of liquids. A magnet holds the set together in the stacked or nested position. The top read

measurement includes ounces, teaspoons, tablespoons and milliliters. Dishwasher safe. Available in a counter display unit as well. Progressive International Corp. [tel] 800-426-7101 [fax] 253-852-2611 [email] ahawkins@progressiveintl.com www.progressiveintl.com

NESPRESSO CITIZ ESPRESSO MACHINES The new Nespresso CitiZ espresso machines take their inspiration from the streets of major cities around the globe. Designed in a slim format to easily fit into smaller urban spaces, the machines are available in 1960s White, Limousine Black, Fire Engine Red and Steel Gray. Nespresso is launching two machines in North America: the Nespresso CitiZ, a single-head automatic espresso machine and

CUISIPRO’S HERB KEEPER The Cuisipro Herb Keeper stores and keeps fresh herbs fresh longer, in some cases up to two weeks longer. Herbs need fresh water, refrigeration and a little space to remain fresh, colorful and crisp. The Cuisipro Herb Keeper is designed to fit refrigerator door shelves. The clear plastic container is 9.5 inches tall and 4.75 inches in diameter, and holds large, grocery store or farm market sized, bunches of herbs. A knob on the lid makes it simple to lift up the suspended tray to fill the herb container with about an inch of water. Herb bunches are inserted into the slots on the tray. The suspended tray allows the herb stems to hydrate while the herb leaves are above the water, not in the water. The suspended tray also lifts up and out of the way so the container can be filled with fresh water easily and so herbs can be accessed. The new Cuisipro Herb Keeper should be hand washed. It is backed by a 25-year warranty. Suggested Retail Price: $20 Cuisipro [tel] 302-326-4802 [fax] 302-326-4810 [email] sales@cuisipro.com www.cuisipro.com

OLISO’S NEW VACUUM SEALER MODEL

the Nespresso CitiZ & Milk, a single head automatic espresso machine with a built-in fresh milk frother. The Citiz machines feature the Nespresso brewing unit with 19-bar high-pressure pump. An automatic power-save feature reduces energy consumption. Suggested Retail Price: $279-$349 Nespresso USA [tel] 212-755-0585 [email] tradesupport@nespresso.com www.nespresso.com

AMCO HOUSEWORKS’ PERFECT ARTICHOKE COOKER™ Amco Houseworks introduces the Perfect Artichoke Cooker. Steaming an artichoke is the ideal cooking method for maintaining the highnutrient content of the vegetable. Use the holder to position an artichoke in the pot, cover and steam. The Artichoke Cooker is chrome plated.

The New Frisper Universal Vacuum Sealer System features professionalgrade bags with re-closable tops. This sleek and ultra-compact Frisper makes airtight storage a snap. Simply fill the zipper-top bag, close the zipper, place in the Frisper, click the lid shut and watch as it goes to work. The Frisper keeps food fresh up to five times longer than other storage methods, preserving taste, texture and nutrients. The new FF600 model includes a canister port for use with accessories, including new flexible containers for storage and organization. It also includes an auto-stop feature which allows multitasking while the Frisper is in use. The unit will automatically stop, and an indicator will flash when seal is complete. The zipper-top bags are recloseable and reusable more than 10 times. Bags are freezer, refrigerator, microwave, stove-top and dishwashersafe. The kit includes Frisper, universal accessories attachment; 1,1-quart flexible container; 1, 1-gallon flexible container; 3, 1-quart Vac-Snap bags; and 2, 1-gallon Vac-Snap bags. Suggested Retail Price: $90 Oliso [tel] 415-864-7600 [fax] 415-864-7100 [email] sales@oliso.com www.oliso.com

Amco Houseworks [tel] 877-310-9102 [fax] 847-968-3899 amcohouseworks@focuspg.com www.amcohouseworks.com

ZOJIRUSHI’S ELECTRIC KETTLE Zojirushi introduces its first Electric Kettle, designed by internationally known artist Toshiyuki Kita. The body of the unit has extra insulation to keep the outer layer cool to the touch. The lid’s design and locking mechanism protects against accidental spills while reducing the amount of steam emitted from the unit. An automatic shut off after boiling protects against boiling dry. The kettle has a durable all stainless steel interior with concealed heating element. The wide opening makes it easy to fill and clean. The 1,300 watt electric kettle quickly boils up to 34 ounces of water. Suggested Retail Price: $125 Zojirushi America Corporation [tel] 310-769-1900 [fax] 310-323-5522 www.zojirushi.com

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HEALTHWORKS LOW-PRESSURE COOKER The new HealthWorks LowPressure Speed Cooker offers safe pot-opening during cooking. Ingredients can be added and stirred, just like with a traditional pot. There is no need to wait for the pressure to release. The Low-Pressure Speed Cooker uses both pressure and trapped steam to cut down on cooking time, which saves energy and lets consumers quickly create healthy,

AMERICAN METALCRAFT’S BLACK WOODEN SERVING BOARDS These new Black Wooden Serving Boards from American Metalcraft feature indentations to fit a variety of sauce cups with square or rounded bases.

fit either three or six porcelain egg shaped cups, a four-compartment square board or an eightcompartment rectangular board— both fit one-inch porcelain cups with flared sides or two-inch porcelain cups with straight sides.

Five different Serving Boards are available: an 18-inch round that fits 18 porcelain egg shaped sauce cups, two rectangular boards that

American Metalcraft [tel] 800-333-9133 [email] info@amnow.com www.amnow.com

LIFETIME BRANDS’ ONE-HANDED MANDOLINE With a simple squeeze from just one hand, home chefs can quickly slice, grate or julienne vegetables and cheese using Lifetime Brands’ new One-Handed Mandoline Slicer. With the One-Handed Mandoline Slicer, there is no need for handling sharp knives. Simply select one of the three blades, place a vegetable or block of cheese into the food chamber and squeeze to shred or slice directly over a plate or a bowl. The One-Handed Mandoline Slicer is dishwasher safe, and it features an ergonomic handle for comfort. All of the stainless steel blades are safe and easy to change and clean because they are surrounded by durable ABS plastic. A blade storage case is also included. Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 Lifetime Brands [tel] 800-252-3390 [fax] 516-683-6161 lisa.lochner@lifetimebrands.com www.lifetimebrands.com

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delicious meals. The Low-Pressure Speed Cooker is energy-efficient— it has a hard-anodized aluminum body that heats the cooker evenly and quickly—and works up to 30-percent faster than traditional cooking methods. Safety features are key on the LowPressure Speed Cooker: The knob on the lid features heat-resistant silicone, and the pressure regulator valves and safety valve keep pressure levels secure. The lid features a unique glass window with

rolled edge to show cooking in progress and secure the glass under pressure. Silicone gaskets properly seal the lid to build low pressure. Suggested Retail Price: $29.99/6-quart; $39.99/8-quart Lifetime Brands [tel] 800-252-3390 [fax] 516-683-6161 lisa.lochner@lifetimebrands.com www.lifetimebrands.com

ISI NORTH AMERICA’S PRO TONGS Designed with the professional chef in mind and now available to home cooks, Pro Tongs by iSi North America are made of stainless steel and feature a work area with three different multifunctional edges. The smoothly scalloped edge is gentle for handling delicate foods, such as fresh fruits and pastries while avoiding perforating the food. A straight side allows for accurate control of small items and is great for precise tasks such as deboning fish filets. The jagged edge ensures a firm grasp of foods that can be difficult to pick up, such as sautéed vegetables or pasta. These tongs also open up into two different positions—a narrow position to handle large quantities or bigger food items. Available in three different sizes: 9-inch, 12-inch and 16-inch. Suggested Retail Price: $20-$30 iSi North America [tel] 973-227-2426, 800-447-2426 [fax] 973-227-9140 customerservice@isinorthamerica.com www.isinorthamerica.com 19

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DuPont Engineers New Teflon Cookware Coatings Wilmington, Del. – DuPont announced that their new DuPont™ Teflon® Platinum Plus coating system is due to become commercially available later in the year. Engineered to be more durable, the coating will be manufactured from dispersions made without PFOA. According to a prepared statement, the Teflon Platinum Plus coating system uses “a new, proprietary and patented technology that provides a 50 percent improvement in

scratch resistance, compared to the current Teflon Platinum coating.” In a company press release, Christa Kaiser, business manager, DuPont Teflon Finishes, said, “DuPont has taken Teflon coatings to a new level of performance. Teflon Platinum Plus is the most durable, highperformance Teflon branded non-stick coating available from Dupont. With enhanced scratch resistance, Teflon Platinum Plus is metal-utensil safe and

designed to look newer longer.” In addition to Teflon Platinum Plus, all of the Teflon branded spray coatings have been engineered with the intent to provide improved durability. Specifically, the abrasion resistance of Teflon® Classic, Teflon® Select and Teflon® Platinum coatings have been “significantly improved.” These coatings will also be manufactured from dispersions made without PFOA.

Speakers Will Address Trends, Economy During June Market at Dallas Market Center Dallas – Dallas Market Center announced the keynote and guest speaker for the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market taking place June 24-30. Bryan Dodge of Dodge Development, Inc. will present the keynote address: “How to Recession Proof Your Business for 2009.” Dodge encourages business owners, buyers and salespeople not to let the current market conditions deflate a positive attitude. He hopes to eliminate frustration and stress with a motivating lecture on topics including how to bring chemistry back to your team, remain focused on what matters and take ownership of change. As a professional speaker, radio personality and author, Dodge made more than 250

appearances last year alone, inspiring audiences with his presentations on topics such as personal and professional development, success habits of the wealthy and leadership principles. Dodge’s program will take place on Saturday, June 27 at 2 p.m. in the Hall of Nations, first floor, World Trade Center (WTC). Special guest speaker Leatrice Eiseman, the executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, will present “Color and Design Trends: De-mystifying Future Forecasts.” She will explain the divergent influences on customers as well as discuss upcoming trends and color palettes and the reasons behind them. Eiseman is an award-winning color specialist who has been called “America’s color guru.” Her

Kingarthurflour.com Receives ‘Multichannel Merchant’ Award Norwich, VT – Kingarthurflour.com, online home of America’s oldest flour company, won the top award in the food category at the 2009 MCM Awards from the Direct Marketing Association and Multichannel Merchant. Winners were announced at the Annual Conference for Catalog & Multichannel Merchants in New Orleans, La., May 6. “Our mission for kingarthurflour.com reflects the core values of King Arthur Flour: ‘To build vibrant communities, at the local, national, and global levels, through the creative, sharing art of baking.’ Focusing our online

efforts on education, inspiration, and community has transformed our site and far exceeded our expectations,” said Halley Silver, director of eCommerce. “We are thrilled and honored that Multichannel Merchant has named kingarthurflour.com the top online food retailer this year.” The MCM Awards are the top honors for business-to-business and businessto-consumer multichannel marketers, recognizing superior print catalogs and Web sites from around the globe. Kingarthurflour.com and other competitors were evaluated on creative, merchandising, copy, customer service/navigation and marketing execution. King Arthur Flour’s catalog and Web site were finalists in several categories for the second year in a row.

world-renowned expertise has helped companies make the best color decisions for product development, brand imaging, Web sites, packaging, point of purchase and interior/exterior design. Eiseman has authored six books on color and frequently appears in magazines and on television for her various works. Eiseman’s seminar will take place on Friday, June 26 at noon in the Seminar Suite, WTC 9065. Box lunches will be available. Dallas Market Center will offer a range of special events throughout market, including discovery tours, seminars, daily new buyer orientations, hospitalities and networking parties. See a complete list of special events at www.dallasmarketcenter.com.

“We have improved our entire Teflon branded coatings portfolio to deliver on consumers’ demand for more durable non-stick cookware at all price points. We believe that more durable, longer lasting non-stick coatings increase the functional life of non-stick cookware, which results in the need for fewer replacement pans. Fewer pans produced means less waste, which offers consumers a more sustainable cookware option and a better cooking experience,” said Kaiser. “These new coatings make peoples’ lives simpler and easier, bringing the Teflon brand promise to life.” Each June, Dallas Market Center hosts the Total Home & Gift Market ( June 24-30) featuring multiple markets held simultaneously so that buyers may select from the widest range of product categories: Dallas Holiday & Home Expo ( June 24-30), Dallas International Lighting Market ( June 25-28) and the FINDS Dallas Temp Show ( June 26-29). The Total Home & Gift Market offers more than 25,000 lines of gift products, decorative accessories, lighting, floral, gourmet, furniture, toys, seasonal items and more. Showrooms will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day, with participating showrooms offering extended hours until 8 p.m. on Friday. Visit www.dallasmarketcenter.com for the most up-to-date market information. Attendees may contact the Dallas Market Center’s in-house travel agency Market Travel®, for substantial travel and hotel discounts by calling 800-DAL-MKTS.

URBAN ACCENTS Urban Accents, Chicago, introduces Fall Pantry Line, which includes a new stand-alone brine blend and standalone brine bag. Its three fall rubs have been repackaged in tent cards. Perfect Pork includes a sweet and savory cedar blend for the other white meat. Luscious Lamb combines fennel, cumin and coriander for a bold Grecian blend. Gourmet Gobbler is a smoked herb and peppercorn seasoning that dresses up a holiday bird. Also new are Fruit Grillers, two seasonings for grilling fruit. Fiery Pineapple Fruit Griller features a hot North African blend of paprika, chili pepper, garlic and ginger, and Sizzling Peach Fruit Griller combines coriander, cumin and cinnamon with an overtone of mint. Each Fruit Griller has a suggested retail price of just $3.99 and contains enough seasoning for up to eight servings of fruit. Urban Accents [tel] 773-528-9515 www.urbanaccents.com |

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RÖSLE’S STAINLESS STEEL/SILICONE WHISKS Rösle presents three stainless steel and silicone, commercial quality whisks. These stainless steel whisks feature a silicone coating that won’t slip, tear or wear off the stainless steel wires if punctured making these silicone whisks durable enough for food service and heavy home cooking. The silicone coated Egg Whisk, Flat Whisk and Spiral Whisks are 10.5-inches long and available in black only. The sleek stainless steel handles are well balanced for whisking and folding. The whisks are manufactured of 18/10 stainless steel and feature the Rösle trademarked hanging loop for kitchen rails.

HANDPRESSO® ESPRESSO MACHINE Handpresso announces the expansion of its range of manual espresso machines with an outdoor set. Handpresso has paid attention to every detail of this streamlined bag, combining elegance and mobility. This bag allows you to prepare and serve the perfect espresso wherever you are. The outdoor set contains the small, portable and manual espresso machine called Handpresso Wild. To make the coffee ceremony even more enjoyable in the most unusual places, the bag provides four unbreakable cups, a thermos-flask (for your hot water) and two small napkins. Coffee pods, sugar and spoons fit in the flap.

Rösle [tel] 302-326-4801 [email] info@rosleusa.com www.rosleusa.com

FRESHVAC’S NEW PRE™ LINE The vacuum sealing food storage company, Freshvac, is expanding their food storage line with the introduction of an entirely new line of products: Freshvac PRE, made from polypropylene, a BPA-free plastic. Freshvac PRE is a durable, affordable line of food storage containers featuring the patented Freshvac valve. Simply push out the air that spoils food, and seal in freshness. It’s perfect for the cost-conscious, ecofriendly family on-the-go. Dishwasher, microwave and freezer safe.

Handpresso distributed by Importika [tel] 888-389-4123 [email] todd@importika.com www.importika.com www.handpresso.com

The food storage category continues to grow steadily, especially during tough economic times, as families look for more ways to save money and reduce waste. Featuring the same freshness-sealing vacuum as the original lines, the long-awaited Freshvac PRE enters the market as Freshvac’s opening price point. Freshvac [tel] 952-836-2326 [email] sarah@freshvac.com www.freshvac.com

CHEF’SCHOICE® PRONTO MANUAL SHARPENER Easy to use, quiet and extremely fast, the new Chef’sChoice Pronto Manual Diamond Hone® Sharpener 464 quickly puts an extremely sharp and long-lasting edge with lots of bite on straight edge and serrated knives. This two-stage sharpener features 100 percent diamond abrasives and precise bevel angle control for a 20-degree edge. The Chef’sChoice Pronto applies an extremely sharp double bevel edge with microscopic “teeth” along the cutting edge. These tiny teeth provide the “bite” on the edge and work to engage and stabilize the food for effortless cutting. Suggested Retail Price: $39.99

TABLEFARE’S SPICECARE

EdgeCraft Corporation [tel] 610-268-0500, 800-342-3255 [email] service@edgecraft.com www.edgecraft.com

TableFare introduces SpiceCare, an elegantly simple, superbly functional spice storage solution that casual cooks and serious chefs will love. SpiceCare’s modular design accommodates every spice collection, large or small, and easily adapts to any kitchen space. The multiple sized containers snap together, keeping spices perfectly organized and easy to access. Ingenious features like a built in spoon leveler and labels that can transfer from one container to the next really set SpiceCare apart. It’s a new way to store and use spices, with usability you’ll love.

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2009 TRADE SHOW

CA L E N DA R JUNE 2009 2-4 Licensing International Expo, Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, 212-951-6612, www.licensingexpo.com 15-17 NEOCON World’s Trade Fair, The Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL, 800-677-MART, www.merchandisemart.com 24-30 Dallas Total Home & Gift Market Dallas Market Center, Dallas, TX, 800-DAL-MKTS, www.dallasmarketcenter.com JULY 2009 3-7 Tendence Lifestyle, Collection 2009 Frankfurt Fair & Exhibition Center, Frankfurt, Germany, 770-984-8016, www.messefrankfurt.com 7-15 Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market, AmericasMart Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, 800-ATL-MART, www.americasmart.com 17-20 California Gift Show, Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA, 213-362-5640, www.californiagiftshow.com 19-22 Philadelphia Gift Show Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks, PA, 678-285-3976, www.www.urban-expo.com AUGUST 2009 1-4 Orlando Gift Show Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL, 678-285-3976, www.orlandogiftshow.com 8-10 The Gourmet Housewares Show, Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA, 914-421-3206, www.thegourmetshow.com 15-20 New York International Gift Fair, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York, NY, 800-272-SHOW, www.nyigf.com 16-19 Alberta Gift Show, Northlands, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 800-633-8332, www.albertagiftshow.com SEPTEMBER 2009 12-14 Atlanta Fall Gift & Home Furnishings Market and The Atlanta Gourmet Market® AmericasMart Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, 800-ATL-MART, americasmart.com 12-14 Dallas Total Home & Gift Market Dallas Market Center, Dallas, TX, 800-DAL-MKTS, www.dallasmarketcenter.com 13-15 Fall L.A. Mart Market, LA Mart, Los Angeles, CA, 800-LAMART4, www.lamart.com

TableFare [tel] 888-998-2253 [email] sales@tablefare.com www.tablefare.com

OCTOBER 2009 13-16 New York Tabletop Market, New York Showrooms, 41 Madison, 7 West 34th, 230 Fifth Ave., New York, NY, 212-686-1203, 212-279-6063, 800-698-5617, www.41madison.com, www.7wnewyork.com, www.230fifthave.com 21

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SustainAbility Program Returns to Summer 2009 NYIGF White Plains, NY – SustainAbility: design for a better world®, a special environmentallyfocused exhibit and educational program, will return to the summer New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) to demystify and facilitate “green” business practices for the gift and home industries. The summer 2009 program will include a curated SustainAbility display, showcasing some 175 environmentally-conscious and socially-responsible products and producers, and two “green”-themed seminars—one featuring environmental entrepreneur, media personality, author and retailer Josh Dorfman, “The Lazy Environmentalist,” and the other addressing organic beauty trends.

practices are socially responsible, philanthropic or fair-trade oriented. The exhibit is curated by Ilene Shaw of Shaw + Co! Productions and products must meet specific criteria in order to be included. Selection is based upon “green” products manufactured or constructed with only recycled, recyclable and/or sustainable materials; environmentallyfriendly production processes, or the use of alternative sources of energy in production; and socially-responsible business practices, meaning production by indigenous peoples, the creation of viable, sustainable trades and markets in developing communities worldwide, and/or the donation of percentage of product sales to not-for-profit organizations.

“NYIGF launched its SustainAbility program three years ago to recognize and encourage the integration of environmental responsibility with profitable business practices,” said Dorothy Belshaw, NYIGF director and GLM senior vice president. “The phenomenal response–from both buyers and suppliers–signals that our industry is ready, willing and able to support the green movement.”

Some 175 companies, representing a wide range of product categories–from jewelry to home accessories and personal care to children’s products–are expected to be featured in the display. A notable trend among summer 2009 applicants is the use of natural materials, including leaves, flowers, stones and plants. Notable participants include:

The SustainAbility display will showcase global gift and home industry suppliers, whose products or production processes are ecofriendly, as well as companies whose business

• The “Peony” line from Bella Notte Linens (www.bellanottelinens.com), which includes duvet covers, coverlets, shams and throw pillows, all made from organic cotton and linen yarns. The renewable plants are grown and

harvested without environmental toxins, and the company follows a sustainable manufacturing process. • Maple infant teethers from Maple Landmark, Inc. (www.maplelandmark .com), which replicate teethers used before plastic versions were manufactured. They are made from responsibly harvested hardwood maple, with no finishes, dyes or chemicals. • Embroidered belts by Indika (www.indikaimports.com), which are wearable art pieces created by women in Kutch, India, who make a living by selling their traditional handicrafts, helping them achieve economic independence.

Advent and Christmas seasons and, therefore, almost the whole of the second half of the year. The range of exhibits at Giving also includes stationery, toys, arts and crafts, candles and gourmet presents. The trade fair is rounded off by genuine and costume jewelry, personal accessories, and beauty and wellness products.

“Tendence is distinguished by an unparalleled range of products at the optimum time. But that’s not all: unlike any other consumer-goods fair in the second half of the year, Tendence stands for seminal design, the latest trends and valuable inspiration for the trade,” explained Nicolette Naumann, vice president of Messe Frankfurt. Tendence: The Platform for the Home and Giving For 2009, Tendence will be split into three trade fairs, Living, Giving and Collectione, plus the Passage section. With Living and Giving, Messe Frankfurt aims to sharpen the image of Tendence as the platform for products for the home and giving. The focus at the design-oriented Living trade fair (Halls 4.1, 4.2 and 6.1) is on products in the modern interior design category and includes accessories for the home, as well as home textiles, pictures, frames and lighting. The Giving trade fair (Halls 3, 5.1, 5.0 and 6.0) is devoted to presents, a subject that dominates the 22

Collectione: Seasonal Decorations and Outdoor Articles for Big Business Collectione Preview Spring + Summer, which has been in Messe Frankfurt’s portfolio of events since 2005, is also held as a trade fair under the Tendence umbrella. At this year’s Collectione, exhibitors will present the trends for the coming spring and summer season, 2010, for the first time. This part of Tendence is intended to attract top decision makers and bulk buyers from retail chains, department stores, the floristry wholesale trade, DIY and homeimprovement centers and garden centers. At Collectione, visitors find a complete spectrum of annual decorations and gift

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On Monday, August 17, “It’s Easy Being Green: A Conversation with Josh Dorfman, The Lazy Environmentalist” will be presented from noon-1:30 p.m. Susan Szenasy, editor-in-chief of Metropolis Magazine, will interview Dorfman, environmental entrepreneur, media personality, author and retailer. The session will address easy, stylish and convenient ways to “green” a business.

A full participant list, including detailed product descriptions, will be posted online at www.nyigf.com after June 30.

On Tuesday, August 18, Organic Beauty Editor-In-Chief/founding Editor Rona Berg will present “Mainstream Green…New Directions in Organic Beauty” from noon1:30 p.m. Berg and a panel of retail and manufacturing experts will explore where consumers are getting their “green” product knowledge, what they are looking for and how they are using this information.

In addition to the exhibit, a two-part seminar program will provide background on “green” consumer behavior, and offer suggestions for integrating and marketing sustainable merchandise. Both sessions will be held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, with tickets costing $20 in advance and $25 onsite. Advance

NYIGF runs Saturday, August 15, through Thursday, August 20, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and Passenger Ship Terminal Pier 94. Some 30,000 attendees from all 50 states and around the world are expected to attend. For information and registration, visit www.nyigf.com.

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Tendence 2009 Features Three Trade Fairs Messe Frankfurt rings in the busiest time of the year–the autumn and Christmas season–in midsummer when Tendence International Frankfurt Autumn Fair turns Frankfurt am Main into a meeting place for the worldwide consumergoods sector and for the design-oriented retail trade from July 3-7.

registration is available www.nyigf.com/programs.

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articles, as well as a broad range of products for the balcony, garden and terrace. In the Passage section in Hall 9, overseas exhibitors present a range of home accessories, gift articles and products for the table, kitchen and household. Innovations, Trends and Design Studio Polka from Vienna and Studio Doshi/Levien from London are the ‘Personal Shoppers’ for 2009 and will go on a tour of discovery at Tendence. Visitors will be able to see the results of their shopping expeditions–individual but nevertheless representative cross sections of the products to be seen at the fair–at a special trend area. A platform for up-and-coming designers at Tendence is ‘Talents’. Forty young designers and students have the chance to present their prototypes and small series to an audience of international experts and to make their first contacts.

Dydacomp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 fusionbrands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 George Little Management . . . . . . . . . . 7 Harold Import Company . . . . . . . . . . . 5 HTI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Parrish’s Cake Dec. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Prodyne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Revol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SCI Scandicrafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Starfrit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Another promotional event, ‘Next’, is aimed at young designers who have already gained some working experience in the sector and now want to get a firmer foothold. For young international companies with a design background, Next is an opportunity to intensify business contacts and become better known. Examples of classical design and fresh ideas from the motherlands of timeless design, Scandinavia, are to be found at the ‘Nordic Design’ area. |

TAD Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Tribest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Vic Firth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Zak Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Kitchenware News & Housewares Review • JUNE 2009

IMUSA’s Tamaleras

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IMUSA USA Explains How to Stock a Latin Kitchen At the International Home + Housewares Show in March, IMUSA USA’s booth was filled with retailers looking for products to satisfy Latin cooks. With 75 years experience in the Latin market, IMUSA USA prepared some guidelines to help retailers understand how to stock the essential Latin kitchen. The following is an excerpt from information provided by IMUSA USA.

modern concerns like convenience. If you're pursuing Latin authenticity in your kitchen, you might want to consider adding some of the following cookware.”

• Caldero: Similar to a Dutch oven in its versatility, a caldero is used primarily to make rice and beans. Latin women prefer calderos made of cast iron because they get seasoned with use. A caldero also can be used for making soups, spaghetti and roasts—and for frying and browning.

According to Latin cookbook author, Elsie Ramos, “IMUSA cookware is authentic, mixing traditional Latino values of great home cooking with

• Comal: A rounded griddle used to warm tortillas, cook pancakes and

JURA-CAPRESSO’S CAFÉ PUMP ESPRESSO MACHINE Jura-Capresso reaches out to today’s consumer with the new Capresso Café Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Machine. It features a handsome new look and a state-of-the-art design that fits snuggly into a corner on the counter, saving space while serving up great espresso.

Kitchen Resource expands its line of Cloer small appliances with an elegant collection of black and white products. These elegant new black and white appliances continue the Cloer focus on design, functionality, ergonomics and intelligent features.

• Molcajete: A Mexican stone tool that serves as a mortar and pestle for grinding various foods, a molcajete is considered essential for making guacamole. • Tamalera/olla: A tamalera (or olla), used as a stock pot or sauce pot primarily for making tamales, can range in size from 12 to 21 quarts. Unlike a caldero, a tamalera is not used for fried recipes.

Doral, FL – Latin cooks tend to have an extensive collection of cookware, including many pieces that might not be found in a typical American kitchen. A recent study found that Latin cooks have four regular pots and pans, four calderos (or stock pots) of varying sizes, two tamaleras (or ollas) of varying sizes, a tortilla maker, pressure cooker and an electric rice maker.

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sauté meats and other foods, a comal is typically made of cast iron, cast aluminum or carbon steel for even heating.

• Electric rice maker: While most Latin cooks admit that rice is not as tasty made in an electric rice maker—preferring, instead, to use a caldero or saucepan—they use an electric rice maker to make large quantities of rice or to keep rice warm for a long period of time. The highly efficient ThermoBlock heating system offers 16 bars of pressure to create perfect highpressure brewed espresso. The handy self-locking filter holder has a thumb guard for safe and secure placement. The Capresso Café comes with two filter sieves to produce one or two thick crema espressos at a time. A concealed storage compartment holds one sieve so it never gets lost. The

IMUSA cookware is specifically designed for cooking Latin-style recipes, from arroz con pollo to tortillas and everything in between. IMUSA offers a full range of cookware, accessories and serving items to make authentic Hispanic cuisine at home. Visit IMUSA's Web site, www.imusausa.com, to see the full range of gadgets, tools and accessories. easy-to-use selector switch allows the user to choose espresso/cappuccino or steam/hot water functions. Its large 48-ounce water container produces 35 espressos before refilling. Suggested Retail Price: $159.99 Jura-Capresso, Inc. [tel] 800-767-3554, 201-767-3999 [email] contact@capresso.com www.capresso.com.

been managed in family ownership ever since. The present CEO, Achim Cloer, is a fourth generation family member. Kitchen Resource specializes in exclusive brand distribution of such names as Bosch, L’equip, Bamix, B/R/K and Cloer.

The Cloer company was founded in 1898 by Casper Cloer and has

Kitchen Resource [tel] 800-692-6724 [fax] 801-261-3235 [email] info@kitchenresource.com www.kitchenresource.com

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